The French Revolution’s Instrument of Terror Goes on Show

The French Revolution's infamous instrument of terror, the guillotine, is currently on display as part of an exhibition commemorating the anniversary of France's abolition of the death penalty. The exhibition honors the work of lawyer Robert Badinter, who spearheaded the campaign to end capital punishment in France in 1981. The guillotine, a symbol of the violence and brutality of the French Revolution, is being showcased alongside historical documents and artifacts related to the history of capital punishment in France. The display aims to educate visitors about the complex legacy of the guillotine and the long struggle to abolish the death penalty. The exhibition is timed to coincide with the anniversary of France's decision to abolish the death penalty, a landmark event in the country's history. The display provides a thought-provoking look at the evolution of attitudes towards state-sanctioned executions and the role of the guillotine in France's past.